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News India Live, Digital Desk: A new and big twist has come in the much talked about ‘Invest UP’ bribery scandal of Uttar Pradesh. Allahabad High Court has canceled the FIR registered in this case, which has raised hopes of senior IAS officer Abhishek Prakash and other officers getting major legal relief. This decision of the court has also raised questions on the functioning of the investigating agencies.
What is the whole matter?
Let us tell you that there were serious allegations of bribery in a project of Invest UP, after which the police and administration hurriedly registered an FIR. There was a lot of discussion about the role of IAS Abhishek Prakash in this case. However, now the Lucknow bench of the High Court, finding flaws in the legal process of this case, has ordered quashing of the FIR itself.
Why did the court take this decision?
During the hearing, the court found that the allegations made in the case had sufficient evidence and the legal basis was weak. The court made it clear that it is not appropriate to harm the image of any officer or department without concrete evidence. After this decision, now the police and the investigation team have got a big blow, because the entire investigation can now hang in the balance.
Meaning of relief for IAS Abhishek Prakash
IAS Abhishek Prakash is counted among the influential officers of UP cadre. After his name appeared in this case, questions were being raised on his working style and career. After this recent stand of the High Court, it is believed that the clouds of legal trouble may be lifted from him. This decision is being seen as a ‘victory of justice’ in the administrative circles.
What will be the way forward?
If sources are to be believed, the government or the concerned department can approach the higher court against this decision, but for now the accused have got a big relief. This order of the High Court can become an example for all those officers who are stuck in the entanglement of departmental investigation and FIR.